Dr. Alexander James Lietz, MD

Dr. Alexander Lietz is an internal medicine physician who specializes in infectious diseases, bringing seven years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, where he developed expertise in diagnosing and treating complex infections. His dual specialty allows him to provide comprehensive care for both routine internal medicine needs and specialized infectious disease management.

Dr. Lietz practices at multiple locations throughout southern Illinois, including Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, SIH Herrin Hospital, and SIH Saint Joseph Memorial Hospital in Murphysboro and Herrin. He focuses on treating serious infections like sepsis in adults, children, and newborns. His practice also emphasizes preventive care through adult immunizations, shingles vaccines, and hepatitis screening to help patients avoid infectious diseases before they occur.